Volunteer Spotlight

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is powered by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, and provides the opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to come together to build stronger, more resilient communities. In honor of National Volunteer Week, the City of Torrance would like to recognize and thank our over 5,200 volunteers who contributed over 46,000 service hours in 2017. This year’s theme, “Volunteers – United We Care”, is so fitting, as volunteers unite to participate in and care for the community by contributing their time and skills in various ways to supplement existing citywide programs, extend services, and initiate new and innovative programs that would not be provided otherwise. The programs our volunteers support provide for an enriching environment and high quality of life for the Torrance community

Volunteers In Action

Lore is one of the Madrona Marsh's most valuable volunteers. She spends an average of three days a week at the Nature Center, where she volunteers at the front desk, assists with Friday Fun, helps set up for events, assists with coordinating event details, keeps their office organized, recruits new volunteers, and promotes big events! The Nature Center and City of Torrance are incredibly grateful and lucky to have her!

Shout out to one of Torrance's many stellar volunteers, Elianna Bautista! Elianna is a homework helper who has consistently worked her shift at the Torrance Library for almost two years now. She became a volunteer solely because this is her neighborhood library and genuinely loves SET. Not to meet any hour requirements, not in hopes of putting in an application - she simply wanted to give back to the library. Thank you for all you do Elianna!